[Impact of a diploma on medical education in a medical school in Chile].

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 2014 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Valvular Heart Disease require to know the probability of success and operative mortality of Mitral Valve Repair (MVR) for Degenerative Mitral Insufficiency (DMI) at a given institution. AIM:To assess the probability of success, operative mortality and...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Latorre S G,Almeida Z J,Besa B S,Córdova A S,Zalaquett S R

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 37-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus and chronic treatment with steroids developed spontaneous bilateral rupture of tendons of both quadriceps muscles below the patella. Surgical treatment was undertaken with good results. The histologic features and a review of the literature are included. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Segovia A,Román JC,Hinojosa M,Ruiz A,Guzmán L

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dr. Hernán Iturriaga is now President of Sociedad Médica de Santiago (Chilean Society of Internal Medicine) for the period 1995-1997. He received his M.D. title at the University of Chile in 1961 and his postgraduate training included a USPHS International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

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更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a girl with a chronic hepatitis caused by C virus diagnosed at the age of nine, unsuccessfully treated with interferon and ribavirine. Two years later, she was subjected to a liver transplantation. She maintained elevated viral loads with a normal pathological study of the liver until 22 months after transpl...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Alegría S,Buckel E,Ferrario M,Ceresa S,Smok G,Brahm J

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herod the Great was the founder of a dynasty that reigned on Judea for several generations. His birth date is estimated on year 73 AC and died at 70 years old. Descriptions of the final disease of Herod were obtained from the classical chronicles of Flavius Josephus, "The Jewish war" and "Jewish Antiquities". A medica...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espinoza R,Sepúlveda C,Vukusich C,Fantuzzi A,Serrano M,Simian M

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review examines the evidence about the relationship between dental procedures and the incidence of transient bacteremia. One of the main obstacles was to define "invasive dental procedure" as an indication for antimicrobial prophylaxis for patients with high risk of bacteremia. A search in WorldWideScience and Sc...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fernández E,Reyes C,Benavides C,Irarrázaval T,Padilla P

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:AgNOR technique detects, using silver salts, argyrophylic proteins of the nucleolar organizer region (NOR). The number and size of NOR reflect cell activity, proliferation and transformation and may help to differentiate benign from malignant cells. AIM:To assess the value of AgNOR assay to differentiate re...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rocher AE,Blanco AM,Palaoro LA

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of nonagenarians is rapidly growing in Chile. This age group is mainly female, with higher frailty markers and in higher risk of being placed at nursing homes. AIM:To describe features of nonagenarian women and compare them with a group of women between 60-89 years, both living in nursing homes, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Marín PP,Gac H,Hoyl T,Carrasco M,Duery P,Cabezas M,Petersen K,Dussaillant C,Valenzuela E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the role of oxygen free radicals in the induction of acute stress gastric ulcer in rats. After 12 hr of immobility, ulcers of up to 4 mm were observed in the gastric mucosa. Pretreatment with allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, produced a significant reduction in the number and size of lesions (p <...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mancinelli S,de la Fuente G,Manríquez V,Aracena M,Múñoz R,Mancinelli S,Múñoz S

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopy is essential in the assessment and treatment of the bariatric patient, especially in the postoperative state. Since bariatric surgery is increasing exponentially, endoscopists should be familiar with the anatomy and how to manage possible complications. New less invasive therapeutic tools will have a major i...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Díaz R,Narvaez A,Welsh L,Pérez JE,Dávalos G,Portenier D,Guerron AD

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic esophagomyotomy is becoming a good alternative to pneumatic dilatation, injection of botulinic toxin or classical surgery in the treatment of achalasia. AIM:To report the results of laparoscopic esophagomyotomy in patients with achalasia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Nineteen patients with achalasia, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Csendes A,Burdiles P,Korn O,Braghetto I,Díaz JC,Henríquez A

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several associations between alleles of the major histocompatibility system and alcoholic liver disease have been described. However, these are weak and change from one population to another. The aim of this work was to search for a possible genetic risk factor for alcoholic liver disease among Chilean alcoholics. We ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Llop E,Hirsch S,de la Maza MP,Bunout D,Iturriaga H,Silva C,Ugarte G,Rothhammer F

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies indicate that doctors who work in the same area of the medical profession tend to behave somehow similarly. Thus, it has been suggested that personality relates to the medical specialty choice. However, it is not known whether people self-select into the medical specialties according to their...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bitran M,Zúñiga D,Lafuente M,Viviani P,Mena B

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parents have a control role in the development and treatment of eating disorders among teenagers. AIM:To compare attitudes, beliefs and behaviors between mothers of patients with eating disorders and mothers of teenagers without these disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty one mother-sibling pairs of adole...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cordella P,Castro L,Díaz C,Zavala C,Lizana P

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and twenty consecutive patients with liver cirrhosis and ascites were prospectively studied in order to analyze the frequency, clinical and bacteriological features, recurrence, and prognosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Two variants of SBP were defined: culture positive SBP and culture nega...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Chesta J,Brahm J,Poniachik J,Latorre R,Hurtado C,Novoa X,Velasco M

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The economic impact of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in Mexico in terms of excessive diagnostic testing can be considerably reduced if the recommendations of the Latin American Consensus (LATAM) for IBS are followed. AIM:To estimate the economic impact of IBS in terms of excessive diagnostic testing. MATE...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Schmulson MJ

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delayed hypersensitivity skin test are widely accepted as in vivo measure of cellular immunity. Since genetic and environmental factors may affect these tests, each population must establish its own normal values. The aim of this work was to study delayed hypersensitivity in Chilean normal young adults. We studied the...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Jurlow E,Orvieto M,Guerrero J,Bezanilla CG,Cox P,Cartier E,Silva M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Chilean Ministry of Health proposed the use of "Mini Nutritional Assessment", to identify elders at nutritional risk. This score considers anthropometric, dietary and quality of life items. AIM:To assess the concordance of the mini nutritional assessment with body mass index and dietary parameters in Ch...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Urteaga C,Ramos RI,Atalah E

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resistance of HIV to AZT is the result of mutations in the pol gene that codifies the enzyme reverse transcriptase. AIM:To assess the resistance to antiretroviral drugs in Chilean patients infected with HIV. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The presence of mutations was searched in 22 patients infected with HIV. The e...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vial PA,Vial C,Abarca K,Noriega M,Jiménez G,Labarca J,Gasep J,Palacios O,Pérez C,Acuña G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author reminds the reform of medical education of 1945 in which he participated as a student. It was approved by the Decree #201 of april 2, introducing Chilean medicine into a new era of modernity. The reform was planned and conducted by professors Hernán Alessandri (1900-1980) and Alejandro Garretón (1900-1980) ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cruz-Coke R

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low plasma HDL cholesterol levels are an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. During the past years, the study of HDL has been stimulated by the discovery of novel genes and proteins, which have provided new insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in HDL metabolism. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Laris Mdel R,Arteaga A,Cuevas A,Rigotti A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent reports have described a pathogenic role of nitric oxide in several respiratory disease. It is specially useful in the adult respiratory distress syndrome, where it acts as a selective vasodilator and improves gas exchange, decreasing pulmonary shunting. Although it has a proven bronchodilator effect, its thera...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Andresen M,Díaz O,Troncoso S

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dl, LDL levels above 130 mg/dl and total cholesterol/HDL ratio above 4.5 in males and above 5.0 in females are recognized as indicators of increased risk of atherosclerosis. Risk associated to increased triglyceride levels (above 200 mg/dl) must be judged in relation to associ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Davidoff P

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a family with three generations affected by an autosomal dominant centronuclear palsy. This gene is characterized by ptosis that begins in childhood and a slowly progressive weakness that starts in the second decade of life, involving face, neck and limbs. In this stage, muscle pan associated to exercise or ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cartier L,Hernández JE

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis B vaccine has demonstrated to be very effective and safe preventing hepatitis B virus infection. Long term protection induced by hepatitis B vaccination depends on the initial immune response and the declining rate of anti-HBs titers. AIM. To investigate early and late response to hepatitis B vacci...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Hurtado C,Brahm J,Chesta J,Latorre R,Velasco M

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article gives technical orientation to health institutions for the promotion of community participation and sets forth the challenge of constructing a health system for Chile, according to the needs and problems of the country and based on the principles of solidarity, equity and social participation. It presents...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Belmar R,Salinas J

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A serologic study for prevalence of Chagas infection was performed in Salamanca, Northern Chile. Indirect immunofluorescence and indirect hemagglutination reactions were used in samples from 1529 females and 698 males representing 10% of the population. A total of 499 positive results were obtained. The incidence of i...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lorca M,Reyes V,Muñoz P,Tassara R,Canales M,Mercado R,Atías A

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cells have drawn extraordinary attention from scientists and the general public due to their potential to generate effective therapies for incurable diseases. At the same time, the production of embryonic stem cells involves a serious ethical issue concerning the destruction of human embryos. Although adult stem ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Ventura-Juncá P,Erices A,Santos MJ

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an urgent need to increase the awareness on the Joint Hyper mobility Syndrome QHS). This is a congenital and prevalent emergent condition that is frequently undiagnosed and that causes significant health problems. Besides recurrent muscular-skeletal problems and signs and symptoms derived from tissue fragilit...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bravo JF

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasculitic midline destructive lesions can be a complication of cocaine use. We report a 44-year-old man who presented with a two months history of left facial pain associated with ipsilateral facial paralysis and a cheek phlegmon. Magnetic resonance imaging showed broad soft tissue destruction linked to important cra...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Barrera O M,Rivera V M,Vela U J,Barrera M R,Mönckeberg F G

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00